(1). An attempt to make an unfortunate or ugly situation look good, without success.
Lipstick On A Pig
RANDOM LINGO
Paper the File
(1). To endlessly add things to your records in an attempt to avoid liability (see CYA).
“Yeah, I have no idea what we should do, so let’s just paper the file so it looks like we made a thoughtful decision and bury the issue in a committee meeting somewhere.”
Work Spouses
(1). Two co-workers who are currently engaged (or appear to be engaged) in an extramarital affair.
“You and Sean are totally work spouses. Hey, weren’t you wearing that blouse yesterday?”